Running an inventory
An inventory operation includes a check to determine whether each cartridge storage slot in the library is empty or full, and a scan of the bar code labels.
The IBM® Diamondback tape library automatically inventories the library, however certain conditions necessitate that you manually initiate an inventory. For example, if an automatic inventory of the media was inconsistent, you might need to run an inventory to reconcile an inconsistency. Similarly, you might need to start a manual inventory if the host application software indicates that there is a problem with the library inventory.
The IBM Diamondback tape library provides the following two inventory options:
- Fast inventory
- Use this option when a faster inventory is preferred. This option only scans other tiers if a discrepancy is found.
- Full inventory
- Use this option when a full library inventory is required. This option is concurrent with host move commands (movement is interleaved) and can take up to 4 hours depending on the number of cartridges in the library and host usage.
You can select Inventory from the Actions menu to start an inventory of the library.